Situation Guide
Illegal dumping fines
These penalties are administrative fines. The national schedule lists ₩50,000 for small carried litter and ₩200,000 for dumping household waste in a bag or similar container.
Follow these steps
- 1
Check the local collection day, time, and place.
- 2
Separate general, food, recyclable, and bulky waste correctly.
- 3
Register bulky waste before placing it outside.
- 4
Contact the district waste office for an authoritative decision about a notice or fine.
Frequently asked question
Does one sorting mistake automatically mean a ₩200,000 fine?
No. A sorting mistake and deliberate bagged dumping are not necessarily the same violation; authorities decide based on the facts.